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Planning in Parson's Heath

Approved
90%
35 of 39 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Parson's Heath in the last 24 months, from Colchester City Council's planning register.

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About Parson's Heath

Parson's Heath is a settlement located in Essex, England.

Property prices in Parson's Heath show an average sale price of £317,574, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Parson's Heath area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Parson's Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Parson's Heath has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Parson's Heath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Parson's Heath, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Parson's Heath. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (25), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Parson's Heath?
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Parson's Heath. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Parson's Heath?
The average planning decision time near Parson's Heath is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Parson's Heath?
The planning approval rate near Parson's Heath is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Parson's Heath?
The most common type of planning application near Parson's Heath is full planning applications, with 25 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Parson's Heath?
You can search and track planning applications near Parson's Heath on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.